The Art Deco Silver Plated Flatware by Robbe & Berking as the name implies is the product of the extraordinary 1920s explosion of creative design. The pattern itself was conceived in 1929 by Theodor Berking, a third-generation silversmith and company owner. The chiseling of the edges and the sculptured, layered handle base perfectly reflect the design sensibilities of the Art Deco. Although the Art Deco flatware can now be deemed a classic, its shape and form allow it slip nicely into a more contemporary esthetic of plates and glasses.